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Computer Programming Courses

Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.


Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Operating Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    376 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
  • R Programming for Data Science: Logical Operations
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 3: Pearson
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder

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